Before Attic Air Seal and Insulation in Hampton, VA
This attic had little insulation in it making it easy for conditioned air to escape. This resulted in uneven temperatures in the home and high energy bills.
Recessed Can Lights in Hampton, VA Attic
Recessed can lights leak approximately 10 CFM of conditioned air from the house into the ceiling space per hour. To mitigate this air leakage and energy loss, we install Rockwool Can Light Covers and seal them with expanding foam. This creates an airtight seal .
HVAC Equipment in Hampton, VA Attic (Before)
This attic is home to HVAC equipment, so we need to be cautious that the work we do does not interfere with the home's heating and cooling system and that is still accessible for maintenance.
HVAC Equipment in Hampton, VA Attic (After)
We installed a foam board insulation dam around the HVAC equipment to keep the Cellulose insulation off of it and ensure that it could be accessed for service.
After Attic Insulation with Blown-in Cellulose
Blown-in Cellulose was installed at approximately an R-38. Cellulose is denser than fiberglass and therefore has a higher R-Value (resistance to heat) making it a better insulator.
Foam Board dam around Attic Access in Hampton, VA
A Foam Board dam is installed around the attic access, this keeps the cellulose from falling out of the attic and into the home when the door is opened.
